Congratulations on securing your place at the School of History. We look forward to meeting you in person in September. This page will outline what to expect from induction week and things you can look forward to during your time at Leeds. Find out more about starting your studies on our School of History welcome page.
In the School of History, we take pride in the way our students evolve from ‘pupils’ to ‘independent scholars’ during their degree. This is not a process that happens quickly, and you will be given guidance and training throughout, but this is one of the most important transitions that you will make.
By ‘independent learning’ we certainly don’t just mean ‘working on your own’. Instead, we encourage you to think about the way that you work, and how you can move to undertaking your own research. Being an independent learner means taking the initiative in relation to the tuition and guidance you get, seeking out resources that interest you, and finding ways of working, both individually and collaboratively, which allow you to explore your passions within the subject.
During the first year, we provide a foundation for your independent learning by:
By the end of your degree, you will have produced an original piece of independent scholarship, your Final Year Project, which you will have designed, researched, written and edited, with the support of your supervisor.
As a student, you will experience research-led teaching in three forms:
At Leeds, we want to give you the best grounding for the things you’re going to go on to do in life. We run a variety of employability events throughout the year for students at all levels, and there are lots of opportunities for you to do things alongside your main degree that will be interesting and fun, as well as making you stand out to potential employers.